159/3 Moo 2, Chaweng Beach, Chaweng, Thailand | (251) 219-4428
Quiet location on a dead-end road outside Chaweng center, so no traffic
Has two swimming pools, including a kids' pool, and a whirlpool
Le Cafe des Arts serves French, Italian, and Thai food in a seaside setting
A range of room sizes; rooms come with TVs and mini-fridges
Budget-friendly resort, with breakfast included in the room rate
Steps lead into the ocean
Free in-room Wi-Fi
Outside Chaweng center and its nightlife (a pro for some)
No fitness center or sandy beach
Rooms are somewhat rustic
Bathrooms are tiny
Papillon Resort is a small, mid-range property located at the northern end of Chaweng Beach on Koh Samui's east shore. It's a five- to 10-minute drive from the airport, and sits at the bottom of a hill outside town -- the restaurants and bars of Chaweng are not within walking distance. Rooms consist of 23 bungalows decorated in the Lana-Thai style -- five face the water and 18 look out on a tropical garden. All have small outdoor terraces, and come with mini-fridges, TVs (mostly flat-screens), free Wi-Fi, and air-conditioning. Bathrooms, while small, are beautifully tiled in stone. The Papillon sits above the water, which comes right up to the resort, so there is no beach here. There are two swimming pools, including a kids' pool, plus a whirlpool, and a small outdoor massage hut. The cafe-style restaurant serves French, Italian, and Thai cuisine. While the resort is not fancy, it's charming, and its prices are low for Chaweng -- the Papillon can be a nice place to chill.
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Scene
Casual, relaxed spot by the water with a seafront cafe and pool
Papillon Resort is a tranquil, budget-friendly spot directly on the ocean, but with no sandy beach. It's outside Chaweng, down a dead-end road, which keeps the noise and party crowd at bay. There's a swimming pool, a kids' pool, and a hot tub, and plenty of sun loungers. The popular seafront Cafe des Arts has tables on the terrace, and serves French, Italian, and Thai food, and drinks. French owned, the restaurant draws a large French-speaking crowd, but everyone is made to feel welcome here.
Location
Located down a dead-end road outside Chaweng Beach, a five- to 10-minute drive from the airport
The Papillon Resort is at the northern end of Chaweng Beach on Koh Samui's east coast. It lies off the main road down a small road that dead ends at the resort. Chaweng's restaurants and bars are not within walking distance, and guests must rely on taxis. There are other restaurants and bars in the vicinity, but guests must climb a steep hill to reach them. While the Papillon is right on the sea, there is no beach here, as the water comes right up to the property, which sits above it. The airport is a five- to 10-minute drive from the resort.
Rooms
Bungalows decorated in the Lana-Thai style
The Papillon Resort has a range of bungalow-style rooms -- five are waterfront and 18 face a lush garden -- each with its own layout. Mini Suites come with a bed in a small loft, reached by stairs, above the sitting area -- be aware that there's not much head room in the loft space. All are simply decorated with handcrafts in the Lana-Thai style. All come with safes, mostly flat-screen TVs, DVD players, mini-fridges, tables and chairs, small terraces, and free Wi-Fi. Stone-tiled bathrooms are small -- no tubs -- but include toiletries and hairdryers.
Features
Adult and kids' swimming pools, whirlpool, and massage hut; Cafe des Arts restaurant and bar overlooks the sea
Papillon Resort is small, and doesn't have such features as a fitness center or spa. It does have two swimming pools, including a kids' pool, right by the sea with plenty of sun loungers. A whirlpool sits above the main pool, which guests can slide right into. There is also a small outdoor "sala" hut with massages available. The resort's Le Cafe des Arts serves French, Italian, and Thai food, with tables out on the terrace overlooking the sea, along with a bar area with a pool table. There isn't a sand beach, but the ocean comes right up to a seawall that's accessible via stairs.
